I can't think of an instance of anyone getting killed due to them being badly maintained.
I suppose it could be argued that this was as a result of poor maintenance but guess it could also be argued that fatalities might have been avoided by landing ahead, but that's purely conjecture based on the report...
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resou...LE%2011-06.pdf
I couldn't recommend the tommy highly enough. I did most of my PPL training in one, and bought a share after getting my PPL. It's fabulous fun; I found the quirks definitely make for a more accurate pilot. In my view, the spring loaded trim and necessary speed discipline are a plus for a trainee.
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